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Students attend Michigan State University College Of Law in East Lansing, MI, a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Michigan State University College Of Law degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Michigan State University College Of Law is known for its programs in law.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
Michigan State University College Of Law has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,011 students at Michigan State University College Of Law (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Michigan State University College of Law is to provide a rigorous educational program which prepares a diverse community of students to be national and international leaders in private legal practice, business and industry, government service, and legal education. The Law College defines its mission drawing on a century of service, its contemporary association with a major research institution, Michigan State University, and a common commitment by these institutions to broad educational access, scholarly excellence, and service to society.
The Law College teaches core legal skills, supplemented with academic concentrations, programmatic initiatives, and scholarly research and exchanges. The educational program of the College teaches and reinforces the ethical core of good lawyering, the values of professionalism and service, the art of client representation and trial advocacy, and the understanding of legal principles, private rights, and public policy."
More complete details are provided below.
Michigan State University College Of Law
368 Law College Bldg
East Lansing, MI 48824-1300
General Phone: (517) 432-6800
http://www.law.msu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 310 | law, advanced legal research, foreign lawyers |
Number of programs and degrees for Michigan State University College Of Law in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 308 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Michigan State University College Of Law had a total enrollment of 1,011 students (868 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 1% |
| First Professional | 99% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 47% |
| 25-29 | 33% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of East Lansing, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Michigan State University College Of Law participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 225400)
Michigan State University College Of Law has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $140,246 | 4 | $137,261 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $106,949 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $118,096 | 3 | $106,899 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 5 | $72,732 | 8 | $76,828 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $118,304 | 17 | $100,877 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Michigan State University College Of Law Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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